Job Details

Job Location: Corporate Headquarters - Owatonna, MN

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $17.50 - $19.50 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Monday - Thursday, 5am - 3:30pm

Description

Wenger Corporation is a privately-held, leading manufacturer of high-quality music education, performing arts and athletic products. To better balance the needs of your personal life, Wenger Corporation provides best-in-class, family-friendly scheduling for our manufacturing team. Our flexible options include four 10-hour shifts with overtime on Fridays. And when the unexpected does arise, we'll work with you to help you be where, and when, you are needed most. Wenger’s cultural commitment to flexibility, consistency and work-life balance adds a bit of predictability to an unpredictable world.

We are seeking a Product Technician to join our manufacturing team in Owatonna, MN. As a Product Technician you would be responsible for performing routine materials inspection/handling, routine machine operations, assembly, basic quality control, and packing/shipping prep under limited supervision in a manner, which meets or exceeds the established quality and quantity standards for the area.

Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Reviews work assignments, paperwork, and other documentation/directions to facilitate the best of time and activity for the shift.
Performs manufacturing processes assigned according to established policies, procedures, and standards of the area
Checks completed work for conformance with specifications, noting and forwarding Defective Material Report (DMR) data for decision and action by others
Established quality and quantity standards are consistently met or exceeded, resulting in minimal downtime and/or rework
Confers with Manager or department Lead to share information, observations, and recommendations for improvements in processes which might increase overall results within established quality standards
Helps maintain the assigned area in a clean, orderly condition to minimize safety hazards and lost-time accidents
Contributes to a cooperative work effort through performance of assigned duties in an accurate and timely manner
Demonstrates knowledge of manufacturing processes, minimizes uncertainty, and facilitates organization of materials and tools to meet established quality and quantity standards
Provides general guidance and assistance for trainees in a manner which contributes to their development and overall results being achieved
English proficiency is required for this manufacturing position to ensure safety compliance and fulfillment of operational needs. The candidate must be able to speak, read and understand English in order to follow equipment instructions, understand safety protocols and respond to emergency situations. Strong English skills are also necessary for communicating with team members, supervisors and other departments to ensure smooth production processes and to maintain quality standards.
While performing the functions of this job, the team member is continuously required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear. The team member is occasionally required to kneel, crouch, squat, bend, twist/turn, and climb ladder/stairs. The team member is continuously required to use hand and fingers to feel, handle or operate machines, equipment, tools or controls. Team member is continuously required to reach with hands and arms. The functions of the job include occasionally viewing a computer monitor and repetitive motion activities on the keyboard. The team member may continuously be required to lift, move, push/pull up to and over 50 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Highly qualified candidates will have:

3-6 months manufacturing experience
Experience training others
Experience understanding engineering drawings
Experience performing mechanical assembly
Experience performing electrical assembly
Experience operating machinery

Benefit offerings include:

Paid Time Off
9 Paid Holidays
Generous Profit Sharing
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Spending Accounts – HSA, FSA, DCFSA
Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
Company Paid Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Safety Shoe and Safety Glasses Reimbursement

*This information reflects the anticipated compensation range for this position based on current market data. Actual minimum and maximum may vary depending on location. Individual pay is determined by skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

Put your passion to work in an exciting, rewarding industry that inspires innovation today!

Wenger Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

All Qualified Candidates are Encouraged to Apply

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